And this work is done in collaboration with our culturally-specific partners, CBO’s and SUN providers, who provide essential wraparound supports, enrichment, extended learning, mentorship, and family engagement. We appreciate you.

Thrilled to spend the first day of school at my neighborhood middle school: Ockley Green with Director Depass and Principal Julie Rierson. Portland Public Schools #forwardtogether

More Portland Public Schools first day fun with Woodlawn Wildcat. So excited to see educators and students #BacktoSchool2022!

Another awesome morning Portland Public Schools with James John Elementary. Thank you Principal Melvin and team! I loved being a part of the CARE fair. #BacktoSchool2022

Inspired by the opportunity to learn collectively Portland Public Schools Leadership meeting. Listening to the wise words of Dr. Jon Franco and the power of collective efficacy.

Happy to celebrate Northwest Health Foundation with these fab friends! ❤️🦒🐻🐻🐐

Inspired by the outpouring of support for Dr. Matthew Prophet Portland Public Schools

Celebration of a unanimous vote of@the Portland Public Schools school board to rename PPS headquarters after Dr. Matthew Prophet. Thank you ORASBE for a powerful presentation.

Thrilled to run into the fabulous Lorenzo and Lu-el from Coalition of Black Men at Portland Public Schools Faubion School’s back to school night! #PPSRESJ

AYCO supports PPS youth through various programs, while offering culturally specific mentorship to develop leadership and strength cultural identities. #AfricanYouth #CommunityOrganization Portland Public Schools #ForwardTogether

Exciting night celebrating AYCO and our Portland Public Schools partnership!

So inspired by @ppsconnect teacher, Joseph Blake who presented to our leadership team about his exhibition at the Portland Art Museum, Perspectives which highlights the photography of black artists documenting the racial uprising in PDX in 2020.

1/3 Our people 🫶🏾 Lidia moved to the U.S. 32 years ago. This year she will celebrate her 18th anniversary working at PPS on different roles. Las year she joined the RESJ team as a project manager. #HispanicHeritageMonth #TeamPPS

2/3 “I admire her commitment & dedication to racial justice, our students and families, & her ethic of never letting anyone fail. She brings all of her talent, intelligence, & skills to everything she does while expressing compassion, care & concern for all those around her...

3/3 She is an exceptional leader and I am so glad I get to work with her.” - Dani Ledezma Dani Ledezma

📢 We are calling PPS students, families, and staff with diverse experiences to join the PPS RESJ Community Advisory Committee. ➡️Apply today: pps.net/Page/19853 ➡️Applications are due October 20th. ➡️Forms are available in six languages.

OTL in Portland Public Schools connecting core work across offices by leading learning for our MTSS TOSAs, RESJ, instructional coaches and mentors! What Forward Together looks like! 💪🏾🤩❤️

Two words come to mind….Raise Up! Raise up the bar, learning, expectations, awareness, and your own possibilities! RESJ at the helm discussing competencies Portland Public Schools

We are grateful for our partnership with Latino Network for being a key partner to the district’s RESJ strategies.

My 🤎🤎 was so full today when I got to see and hear Black Joy! It was a blessing to have Black Excellence Group start today. As a Black woman Principal this is one of my greatest 💪🏾💪🏾. #1️⃣stYearPrincipal🚌🔥🚌 #OwningMyStory💚🐻💛